Low-cost fluorescence microscope with microfluidic device fabrication for optofluidic applications

Optofluidic devices have revolutionized the manipulation and transportation of fluid at smaller length scales ranging from micrometers to millimeters. We describe a dedicated optical setup for studying laser-induced cavitation inside a microchannel. In a typical experiment, we use a tightly focused laser beam to locally evaporate the solution...

Exploring laser-induced cavitation for primary nucleation control: An experimental study

Crystallization is one of the most sought after separation and purification technique in the process industries. However, the fundamental understanding on the formation of crystals poses quite a challenge due to the inherent complexity and stochasticity associated with the process. In the past, several attempts put forth to control crystal...